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BG02 UTS

2002 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 1896cc

Black Registered in Birmingham, Birmingham · 24 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2002
FuelDiesel
Engine1896cc
ColourBlack
ULEZ (est.)Likely Non-compliantDiesel pre-2015
Est. Annual Tax£165–£265

ULEZ status is estimated based on fuel type and registration year. It may not reflect the actual emission standard of this vehicle. Check with TfL for a definitive answer.

At a glance

This 2002 Volkswagen Golf Diesel 1896cc has had 8 MOT tests on record, passing 7 and failing once (88% pass rate). It has 156,388 miles on the clock, averaging 6,136 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400. The 1.9 TDI engine is known for turbocharger vnt actuator.

MOT & Mileage History for BG02 UTS

MOT Status
Due date passed
156,388
Last Mileage
Recorded
8
Total Tests
Since 2005
88%
Pass Rate
7 passed, 1 failed

Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.

1

MOT failure recorded

Out of 8 tests on record
6,136

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
0

Gaps in MOT history

No gaps detected in MOT coverage

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading156,388 miles
Reading date
Miles last year8,693
Average per year6,136
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for BG02 UTS 115k125k136k146k156k '05'12'09

Check BG02 UTS

Full MOT Test History 8 tests on record

FAIL
Mileage156,388 miles
Since last MOT+8,693 miles
PASS
Mileage147,695 miles
Since last MOT+5,363 miles
PASS
Mileage142,332 miles
Since last MOT+4,630 miles
PASS
Mileage137,702 miles
Since last MOT+5,602 miles
PASS
Mileage132,100 miles
Since last MOT+5,763 miles
PASS
Mileage126,337 miles
Since last MOT+3,409 miles
PASS
Mileage122,928 miles
Since last MOT+8,176 miles
PASS
Mileage114,752 miles

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🔧 Reported issues for this Volkswagen Golf

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Turbocharger VNT actuator (vacuum-operated, part-specific to PD turbos like K03/K04 variants)

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG02 UTS
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1896cc
Year2002
First registered
Area codeBG — Birmingham, Birmingham
Age identifier02 — March 2002 to August 2002

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About BG02 UTS

What car is BG02 UTS?

BG02 UTS is a black Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Birmingham in 2002.

What is the mileage of BG02 UTS?

The last recorded mileage for BG02 UTS was 156,388 miles, recorded on 5 Mar 2012 during its most recent MOT test.

Has BG02 UTS passed its MOT?

BG02 UTS has had 8 MOT tests with an 88% pass rate (7 passes, 1 failure). It last was tested on 5 Mar 2012.

Is BG02 UTS ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, BG02 UTS is likely not ULEZ compliant. As a diesel vehicle registered in 2002, it typically does not meet the Euro 6 emission standard required. This is an estimate — confirm with TfL's ULEZ checker.

How old is BG02 UTS?

BG02 UTS is approximately 24 years old. Age identifier 02 means registered between 1 March 2002 and 31 August 2002.